Kitchen Apprentice Mercury Theatre
The Kitchen Apprentice will be part of the team that delivers exceptional food in our all-day café’s casual dining offer, this includes a wide selection of cakes, pastries, snacks and meals, alongside a range of teas, coffees, soft drinks and alcohol. Additionally, we will cater for conferences and special events at the theatre when required.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,508.00
£7 per hour for the first 6 months rising to £8.50 per hour until the end of the apprenticeship
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Working week
Variable working days across the week, including weekends. One regular day a week will be designated as a study day. The theatres opening hours of 10:00am to 11:00pm Monday through Sunday.
Total hours per week: 36
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
16 Jul 2023
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Date posted
26 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000154701
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The Kitchen Apprentice assists with food preparation and kitchen cleanliness to enable the kitchen to deliver catering for all events and activities across the Mercury’s programme, and to plan prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards.
Main Duties
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked and served to the highest standard under the direction of the Head Chef and Line Chef.
- Follow menus to ensure adequate yield of foods and avoid waste.
- Receive and store food deliveries properly.
- Work with the hires team, and under the direction of the Head Chef and Line Chef, to provide excellent catering and buffet for conferencing and events.
- Ability to apply portion control.
- Maintain excellent standards of hygiene in kitchen at all times.
- Maintain personal hygiene and ensure team members do the same.
- Assist the Head Chef with the maintenance of all catering department stocks.
Health and Safety
- Ensure Health and Safety and Food safety standards methods are adhered to by the department and report to management team as necessary on any issues identified.
- Ensure risk assessments relevant to the kitchen are acted on.
- Contribute to maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
- Maintain the hygiene of kitchen equipment and related areas.
General Duties
- Manage time effectively meeting food preparation deadlines as directed by the Head Chef and Line Chef.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the Mercury Theatre’s programme, including hire activities.
- Undertake training as required.
- Participate actively as a member of the Operations team.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
- Adhere to all Mercury Theatre policies included Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and environmental policies.
- Maximise income and minimise expenditure whilst ensuring high quality delivery.
- Adhere to all Mercury Theatre policies included Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and environmental policies.
- Undertake any further duties as may be reasonably requested.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard.
- College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- On successful completion of this apprenticeship you’ll be equipped to work in a variety of customer hospitality roles including: café bars, restaurants and coffee shops. You’ll have a clear understanding of what food preparation and good customer service is and how it can be applied to hospitality, retail and event environments.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Mercury Theatre
http://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/
Address
BALKERNE GATE
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO1 1PT
Training
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Contact
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206 712043
Apprenticeship standard
Production chef
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023